After Jordan, Emirates also furious with Netanyahu Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not only managed to get into a diplomatic row with Jordan, he also succeeded in angering the Emiratis. Israel
Iran operating new advanced centrifuges, nuclear watchdog finds According to an International Atomic Energy Agency report, Iran is now using IR-4 centrifuges to enrich uranium in violation of the nuclear accord. Iran
Lawsuit filed to close pro-Kurdish party after lawmaker stripped of parliamentary seat Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu, a pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party deputy known to focus on human rights abuses, was stripped of his parliament seat and a lawsuit was filed to close the party March 17. Turkey
Netanyahu courts Arab voters as 'Abu Yair' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has adopted a new strategy for the Arab public: cynically rebranding himself as "Abu Yair." Israel
Saudi palace intrigue sparks speculation Saudi King Salman's unprecedented personnel changes and other moves have many wondering what might come next from the House of Saud. Legacy: Gulf
Rejectionist Israeli government becomes Palestinian asset In face of Israel's new right-wing government, the Palestinian Authority is planning a diplomatic offensive to reconquer the interest of the international community. Palestine
Zarif touts swift sanctions relief Iran's foreign minister told a New York audience that after a nuclear agreement is reached, sanctions could be lifted within weeks. Iran
Iranian MPs fail to bypass the Guardian Council Iranian parliament members failed in a bid to weaken the powers of the Interior Ministry and Guardian Council to vet candidates. Iran
Egypt’s parliament revamped to accommodate more MPs The amendment of the electoral law in Egypt means the current parliament hall does not have enough space to accommodate an increased number of MPs. Egypt
Turkey’s war within the judiciary deepens There is no clear good versus evil in Turkey’s ongoing war within its judiciary, but it is clear that it will bring more evil than good to Turkey’s troubled democracy. Turkey
Israel eases Gaza blockade, hopes for Hamas stability Israel understands that Hamas is in Gaza to stay and is now searching for balance between easing the blockade for Gaza residents and limiting Hamas' military activity. Palestine
Will Netanyahu stand in the way of Kahlon's reform plan? Future Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon fears that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will block the reforms he is planning, which is why he insisted on a much-detailed coalition agreement with unprecedented responsibilities in finance, housing and banking. Israel
Settlements threaten Palestine’s historic sites Violations carried out by Israeli settlers are destroying historic sites in Palestine in what many see as an attempt to bury Palestinian historic and cultural heritage. Palestine
Iraqi Kurds struggle to avoid regional conflicts Iraqi Kurds have performed a balancing act to remain largely impartial in the conflicts swirling around them. Iraq
Ancient market at heart of modern Baghdad The Iraqi capital's ancient and well-preserved Shorja market has long been a meeting point for Iraqis and a barometer of the political and economic situation in the country. Iraq
Start with Libya to combat illegal migration Following the tragic drowning of Libyans trying to flee the country, efforts by the international community to curb this phenomenon in Libya seems to have become indispensable. Libya
